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There may be something to the theory that canker sores run in the family. About 30 to 40 percent of those who experience frequent mouth sores, referred to as recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) have a family history of the condition. If both parents get mouth sores regularly, you have an approximate 90% chance of getting…

I see so many questions online about how to heal a canker sore, also known as an aphthous ulcer, but not many that deal with preventing them from occurring in the first place. While there are many possible causes, ranging from physical trauma like biting your lip or inside cheek, food allergies, hormones and even…

There are several studies, one recently completed and the other ongoing, using vitamins to determine whether or not they provide protection or relief from bouts of canker sores, or recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS). The first study, completed in 2009, revealed that a daily multivitamin showed no significant changes for frequent sufferers. However, a second study…

It may be somewhat surprising to learn that in spite of ongoing research, no one know the exact cause of aphthous ulcers, also know as recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS) and more commonly known as canker sores. These are small ulcers that can appear inside the mouth and cause a lot of pain and annoyance until…

According to research by a team of physicians as Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, a dose of 1000mcg of Vitamin B12 taken nightly at bedtime was found to be an effective treatment for preventing canker sores. What Are Canker Sores Canker sores, also known as Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis or RAS, are small open sores or…

Even if you think you know what is a canker sore and that most of the time it is self-limiting and will go away in about a week, if this is the first time you are experiencing one it would be a good idea to see your doctor or dentist to have it checked out.…

While canker sores on the gums, tongue, inside cheeks, inner lips and soft palate can plague a person for numerous reasons, in many cases there are easy steps you can take to help reduce your outbreaks. Change Your Toothpaste Just about all toothpastes contain an ingredient called sodium laurel sulfate, also known as SLS. This…